The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 66,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia RS 245 is 4.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
57
71.4
79.4
57
71.5
78.9
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
57 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
180.3
184.6 in
Length
180.3 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4193 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.06 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DLB*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 245
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
12.85 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
35 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
457 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
457 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
128.7 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
